Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
Couple unaccounted for after fire ravages 2 homes in Germantown
Due to the size and severity of the fire, crews had to focus on extinguishing the flames only from the outside.
Family of teen killed on SEPTA bus in West Philly speaks out as police ID suspect
The victim, Zahkir Whitfield, was shot while on the bus near 40th Street and Girard Avenue in West Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.
Upper Darby SD mourns 15-year-old student killed after argument on SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia
15-year-old Zahkir Whitfield was shot and killed after a fight on a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia on Saturday.
15-year-old shot and killed on SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia
Police say the victim was shot following a fight on the back of the bus.
South Jersey mother facing charges after allegedly forcing child wear dog shock collar
According to a criminal complaint, the child was forced to wear a shock collar at all times in the home.
12-inch main break fills Northeast Philadelphia streets with water
Chopper 6 shows crews on the scene as well as the dirt-lined street with deep cracks from above.
Child may have fended off would-be abductor with pencil while walking to school in Berlin Twp., NJ
A child told police she was nearly abducted while walking to school on Wednesday morning in Camden County, New Jersey.
Vigil honors mother and daughter killed in North Philadelphia house fire
Teddy bears, balloons and candles surround this house on the 3000 block of North 4th Street in North Philadelphia.
SPS Technologies lays off 250 workers following massive blaze; leaders ask Warren Buffet for help
One SPS Technologies employee, who wants to remain anonymous, said he received a "notice of termination of employment" via email.
Driver accused of trying to run over man, crashing into family in Darby Borough
Police say the incident happened while 38-year-old Alexander Wade was picking up his girlfriend's two children from their father.